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I would tell you a joke about pizza, but it would be way too cheesy. Ciao to all you lovely people out there who are reading this! My name is Andrea Makamba, and I am the sole author of a blog at www.thefscientist.wordpress.com. I am a food blogger in the pear-suit of making simple yet delicious food that I can share with all...

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Hi! My name is Tapiwa Gambura, and I'm an artist. I'm 14 years old, well turning 15 on the 9th of October, and I learn at the Dominican Convent High School in Harare. I'm a writer, I'm an actress, I'm an aspiring photographer, I'm a musician, and I'm African. I love all things artsy, writing, drawing, painting, astrology, playing my violin, and acting....

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We started off a brand new season of think like a girl with sisters Tanatsei and Tapiwa Gambura. We're excited to continue to bring you more stories of girls who are changing their cities one thought at a time! Watch the video here :) ...

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"And I said to my body softly, "I want to be your friend." It took a long breath and replied, "I've been waiting my whole life for this." When I asked a few of my friends what having a “Positive Body Image” meant to them, I got a variety of answers, some I was expecting, some I wasn’t, but one answer caught my attention. The...

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Studying abroad is one of the most exciting things you can possibly do! Meeting people from different cultures, trying out new foods that leave your tongue tingling and having your breathe taken away by magical sites. All of these things are part of the perks of learning outside of your home country.  The major problem most of us face is how to pay...

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I remember sitting in a church service once, it was a women’s conference with flowery walls and upbeat music. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and it felt like a safe place where magic could be sparked amongst sisters. The good vibes continued throughout the day until one woman came up and began to speak on the topic of modesty. Now, I was...

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I was inspired to write this after listening to one of my favorite songs, Wonderwall by Oasis. There is this line that I kept on mulling over: Maybe you’re gonna be the one that saves me and after all, you’re my wonderwall.  A wonderwall is someone you are completely infatuated with: a person who you expect to “save you” from whatever unhappiness or emptiness you feel. And I thought...

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